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Fall Colors Paddle Registration

October 25th, 2026

Fall Colors Paddle

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Join the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council for our Fall Colors Paddle. Enjoy the last Kanoe the Kazoo event of the 2026 season surrounded by peak colors on the Kalamazoo River. We will launch from the Kalamazoo River Access Site at Fort Custer Recreation Area, and paddle to Galesburg Community Park. This is a 2hr/5mile paddle. At the start of the paddle, we will have donuts and apple cider from Gull Medow Farms at Galesburg Community Park.

Rentals will be available through Mainstream Tackle & Outdoors Kayaks rental can be rented for $30 participants renting through Mainstream Tackle & Outdoors will need to book through their website using code “kws2026” for a reduced rate.

Vessel drop off/check-in: Those with personal watercraft can drop off at 11:00AM at Kalamazoo River Access site at Fort Custer Recreation area. The entry booth at Fort Custer will not be staffed on the day of the event. We will have someone stationed at the Kalamazoo River Access Area to wait with the boats while you shuttle your vehicle/check-in. Participants who are renting boats can head straight to Galesburg Community Park, park their vehicle and board the shuttle. Everyone will check-in with Madison at the Launch.

Vehicle shuttle provided: We will have a shuttle for this event; all participants may park at Galesburg Community Park where they can get on the bus to be shuttled to Fort Custer to Launch at Noon. The shuttle will depart at 11:30AM

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Equipment- If renting equipment, book on Mainstream Tackle and Outdoors website to book, use code "kws2026"

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Note: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or an adult explicitly authorized by the parent/guardian.

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Waiver- Read & Sign: In consideration of participating in the sports of kayaking or canoeing, and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree to release and discharge from all liability arising from any action or failure to act, including negligence or gross negligence, THE KALAMAZOO RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL (KRWC) and its directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Releasees”), on behalf of myself and my children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate, and also agree as follows: 1. I acknowledge that the sports of kayaking or canoeing involves known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis or permanent disability, death, and property damage. Risks include, but are not limited to, death as a result of drowning or brain injury caused by near drowning; broken bones, torn ligaments, or strains as a result of falls while launching or exiting the water or while carrying a kayak or canoe; medical conditions resulting from physical activity; and damaged clothing or other property. I understand such risks simply cannot be eliminated, despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. 2. I expressly accept and assume all of the risk inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the negligence of the Releasees. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate despite the risks. In addition, if at any time I believe that event conditions are unsafe or that I am unable to participate due to physical or medical conditions, then I will immediately discontinue participation. 3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, or my use of their equipment or facilities, arising from negligence. Should Releasees or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 4. I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume and bear the costs of all risks that may be created, directly, or indirectly, by any such condition. 5. I agree that all claims and actions relating to this agreement and today’s activity shall be filed in, litigated in, and governed by the laws of the State of Michigan in Kalamazoo County. 6. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. 7. I hereby give permission for images to be taken through video, photo, and/or digital camera to be used solely for the purpose of KRWC material and publications, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership. ___ I do not give my permission to appear in KRWC video, photo, and/or digital camera images. By signing this document, I agree that if I am hurt or my property is damaged during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim including negligence and gross negligence. I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms.

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